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November Southeast Asia Bible College Newsletter #45

Terry Newsletters December 25, 2015May 2, 2016Bible Training, Newsletter, Prayer Requests, Praying Partners

Dear Valued Praying Partners,

By God’s grace, because of your prayers and partnerships, the Bible College is going well.

Bible Training in Myitkyina:

By the grace of God, bro. Khup from Hebron Assembly and I (bro. Kap) were invited to teach and preach the Word of God at the Bible training held at Kachin Baptist Church (Muyin), Kyunpinthar Ward, Myitkyina from October 27th through November 1st, 2105. We wanted all the attendees to be sure of their salvation first. So, I (bro. Kap) taught the Gospel for the first two days. I asked the leaders to give a piece of paper to each attendee. Though there are many different kinds of beliefs, I wrote down five different kinds of beliefs on the whiteboard. These were:

(1) Salvation by doing good works

(2) Salvation by faith in Christ + good works

(3) Salvation by faith in Christ alone (by grace)

(4) Salvation by faith in Christ + water baptism

(5) Salvation by water baptism alone.

Then, I asked all the attendees to carefully choose his / her belief for salvation (to get to heaven) and to write it on the piece of paper. Afterwards, the leaders collected all of the pieces of paper and we checked them. Out of over 100 attendees, over 50 of them chose numbers 1, 2, 4 or 5. We then separated the attendees into two groups on the second day:

Group (1) – Those who chose No. 3 (Salvation by faith in Christ alone).

Group (2) — Those who chose No. 1, 2, 4, and 5 (Salvation by good works., by faith + good works., by faith + water baptism., and by water baptism alone).

From the second day (Oct. 28th), bro. Khup taught Christian Life to Group 1, and I (bro. Kap) taught about the Salvation to Group 2. By God’s grace and the work of the Holy Spirit, over 50 persons (the Lord knows the exact number) came to realize that no one can keep the Ten Commandments and no one can get to heaven by doing good works or water baptism. However, a sinner can receive salvation by accepting Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior and Lord (Rom. 5:12-14., Ps. 51:5., Rom. 3:10., 19., Eph. 2:8., John 1:12-13, etc.). A man (about 45 years old) came to me (bro. Kap) and said, “I am so ashamed because after attending the church services for over 40 years, I just realized that I, a sinner, can get salvation by grace (by accepting Jesus Christ as my personal Savior and Lord).” BUT, he said… “I am so glad that I now have the assurance of salvation which I can never lose” (John 10:27- 29., Eph. 4:30.) “I am saved by grace to do good works” (Eph. 2:10). Praise the Lord!

Bible training in Myitkyina. — Bro. Kap at Myitkhina Airport (left) Group photo of Bro. Khup, Kap and attendees (right)

Health Education:

Sister Caroline from U.K. who works with O.M. in Yangon graciously visited SEABC and effectively taught Health Education to the students on Nov. 12th, 2015.

Bro. Phil & Mary Parson from CMML (USA):

Bro. Phil and his wife Mary visited Pam and Zama and the educational school called Step Center for Academy in Yangon, Myanmar from November 18th through November 27th, 2015. Both of them attended Canaan Gospel Chapel on Sunday (Nov. 22) and Phil powerfully preached the Word of God and all the hearers were greatly blessed and encouraged. Both of them visited the SEA Bible College on the next day and all the students were also wonderfully strengthened and edified by hearing the message preached by bro. Phil at the students’ Chapel Service. Phil and Mary sang a special number and all the students also joyfully joined the chorus.

A man and his wife attended the SEABC chapel service. — SEABC Students’ Chapel Service (left) Phil and Mary singing a special number (right)

Thanksgiving:

For SEABC friends / partners, God’s provisions and protections for the teaching and equipping ministry of SEA Bible College.

Prayer Request:

(1) for the First Alumni Meet of SEABC to be held on Dec. 16-17, 2015;

(2) for the 7th Biennial Commencement (Graduation) to be held on Dec. 19, 2015.

Serving together for Christ,

Kap

October Southeast Asia Bible College Newsletter #44

Terry Newsletters December 23, 2015May 2, 2016Bible Teaching, Ministry, Myanmar, Praying Partners, Student Life, Students

Dear Valued Praying Partners,

By God’s grace, because of your prayers and partnerships, the Bible College is going well.

Guests from USA:

Bro. Raju Kunjamin came to Myanmar with bro. John and bro. Babu from assemblies in USA and held Christian Leadership Training at Canaan Gospel Chapel from October 7-9, 2015. The training was attended by around 60 people and they all learned new and very important lessons. We all are so thankful to our good Lord for this training. They also graciously visited SEA Bible College and encouraged the students by teaching and preaching the Word of God.

Guests from the USA came to Myanmar. — Brother Raju teaching on leadership

Guests from USA came to Myanmar and held a leadership training. — Bro. Raju, John, Babu and SEABC students

Logos Hope:

Logos Hope arrived in Alone Seaport, Yangon, Myanmar in the second week of October. All the students and some faculty members of SEABC had a wonderful opportunity of having a tour of Logos Hope on October 13, 2015. Wow! It was a great experience to see the huge library and the kind and hard workers / staffs of the Logos Hope.

Testimony:

Bro. Maung Khaing, who was a non-Christian, heard the Gospel through our missionary Tin Htay and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and Lord in last March, 2015. He attended a three-month discipleship training in Yangon. Bro. Htay brought Bro. Maung Khaing to SEABC and he shared his testimony at the student’s Chapel service. Please pray for his spiritual growth and the salvation of his relatives.

Visiting Lecturer:

We are so thankful and grateful to our Lord for sending bro. Matt Bowen from Littleton Bible Chapel, Denver, USA to Myanmar again. Bro. Matt effectively taught the subject called “The Attributes of God” to second and third year students of SEA Bible College. He powerfully preached at the student’s Chapel Services and at the worship services of Canaan Gospel Chapel during his stay.

Students learn about the attributes of God at the South East Asia Bible College. — Brother Matt teaches on the attributes of God

Medical Checkup:

Dr. Bentley Tate from the United States graciously visited SEA Bible College and preached the Word of God at the Student’s Chapel service on Oct. 23rd. Then, he kindly did medical checkup for some students with health problems. We always give thanks to the Lord for Dr. Bentley, who has a great passion for the bible students. Praise the Lord! Dr. Bentley and his wife Sandy, along with bro. Matt and bro. Kap visited our missionary Kap Do and his family in Pyapon, Delta area on November 1st, 2015. There, they had a fellowship service with believers. Dr. Bentley preached the Word of God and all the hearers were greatly blessed and encouraged. On the next day (Nov. 2nd) Dr. Bentley did medical checkup for some believers and local people in the slum area of Pyapon town. By God’s grace, about 30 people with health problems had a medical checkup with Dr. Tate and got medicine. They all are so happy and grateful to Dr. Tate and his team. To God be the glory!

Serving together for Christ,

Kap (Kap Cin Thang)

September Southeast Asia Bible College Newsletter #43

Terry Newsletters November 28, 2015May 2, 2016Literature, Ministry, Outreach, Prayer Requests, Praying Partners, Preaching, Student Activities, Student Life

Dear valued praying partners,

I pray and hope you are fine. By God’s grace, the Bible College is going well and the students and faculty members are fine. Thank you so much for your continued prayers and partnership in the teaching and equipping ministry of SEA Bible College.

SEABC Students’ Gospel Outreach Ministry:

The SEABC students usually have Gospel Outreach Ministry every weekend. They used to go to rail stations and the seaport where they could reach hundreds of people by sharing the Gospel and distributing Gospel tracts. The Student body is divided into four groups – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each group used to go to a children’s home in Shwepyethar to teach songs, share their testimonies, and preach the Word of God at Sunday worship service. Learn more about the gospel outreach ministry here.

SEABC Bible Games and Variety Shows:

The SEA Bible College Students had Bible Games, Variety Shows and Competitions (Group song, Quartet, Trio, Duet, Solo, Drama, Bible Quiz, Memory verses, and etc.) at the Chapel Hall on August 14th, 2015. All the students joyfully participated in the programs.

Students at South East Asia Bible College have action song competitions. — Mark Group (left) Luke Group (right)

South East Asia Bible College students have competitions in their bible studies. — John Group (left) Matthew Group (right)

Bible Distribution:

By God’s grace, we have the wonderful opportunity of doing Christian Literature Ministry. Our missionaries and bible students freely distribute some books and bibles to different places in Myanmar. And, we sell some of them to believers who can afford to pay for some parts of the actual cost. Learn more about bible distribution here.

Alumni of South East Asia Bible College distribute Bibles. — Alumni of SEABC distributing Bibles

Mission Trips to Mandalay, Pyapon, and Kyaiklatt:

Elder Ah Asiau, a couple and bro. Kap had a mission trip to Mandalay from August 19th through August 21st, 2015. We visited missionary bro. tin Htay in Mandalay and had a Gospel meeting in the evening. About 4 of the attendees accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.

Flood Relief Works:

Heavy rains, landslides and floods severely damaged many houses in some towns and villages, as well as bridges and rice fields in around 12 States / Divisions (out of 14 States/Divisions) in Myanmar in the first week of August. Because of severe landslides, especially in Chin State (Hakha town; some villages such as Taahzang, Kahgen, Vongmual, Khamzang, Nakzang, etc.) many people had to move to refugee camps and still need to build new houses in new places/areas. By God’s grace, the Lord graciously allowed us to help some flood/landslide victims. We bought rice and distributed it to thousands of the flood victims in Kale, Nakzang, Taahzang, Khamzaang, Kahgen, Vongmual, Khampat, Hakha-lay, Tuikhing-zaang, etc. We are so thankful to the Lord for the Stewards Ministries (USA), CMML (USA), EOS (UK) and believers who worked with us for the flood victims. Learn more about our flood relief works here.

Prayer Requests:

1) Please continue to pray with us for the Flood Relief works we are doing;
2) Please pray for God’s protection, provisions, and the effectiveness of the teaching/equipping ministry of the Bible College (SEABC). Thank you so much for all your prayers and partnerships. To God be the glory!

Serving together for Christ,

Kap (Kap Cin Thang)

June Southeast Asia Bible College Newsletter #42 Praying Partners

Terry Newsletters September 11, 2015May 17, 2016bible, computer class, english class, music class, Outreach, student

Dear Valued Praying Partners,

By God’s grace, we started a new school year of SEABC on June 1st, 2015. We accepted 27 new students. The total number of students this academic year is 67. They all are from 28 different ethnic groups from different parts of Myanmar (e.g. Rawang, Lisu, Po Kayin, Sakaw Kayin, Zo, Kuki Naga, Akha, Lahu, Bamar, Hindi, Tedim, Thado, Tangkun Naga, Daai, Mindat, Matu, Lingtui, Mara, Lahu, Falam, Khumi, Siyin, Tangkun Naga, Kayan, Kayaw, Hemi Naga, Shan, etc., (Matt. 28:19., Rev. 5:9).

Students of the South East Asia Bible College in the 2015 academic school year. — SEABC Students (2015 Academic Year)

Music Class:

Our music teacher Mr. Khual (Zam Khan Khual) has taught music (Staff Notes & how to play the keyboard) to the students during the past school years. Very few churches in Myanmar have keyboard and electric classes. So, teaching only keyboard is not practical nor helpful to many churches. We started teaching music (both keyboard and guitar) to the students from this academic year.

Computer Class:

We continued our Basic Computer Class of Southeast Asia Bible College. Since we do not have enough computer and rooms, we can only teach final year students. We pray that the Lord will provide more computers and more spaces / apartments for this class so that all of the students can take the basic computer courses.

English Class:

By God’s grace, a brother named James Calum, from Canada, came to Myanmar to teach English at SEABC from the first week of June until August of 2015. All of the students enjoyed his class and their hearing skills, understanding skills and writing skills are gradually improving. We pray and help the students to not only get Bible / theological knowledge, but also for them to grow spiritually. We pray for them to discover their spiritual gifts by participating in the different activities of local churches and gospel outreach ministry. We also want to help them develop their English skills so they may be able to study good Bible commentaries and helpful Christian books.

Prayer Request:

Please pray with us for brother James and all of the students, and please pray that the Lord will send someone to teach English in second semester (September – Dec, 2015).

Students at South East Asia Bible College learn English. — Brother James is teaching English to 2nd and 3rd year students of SEABC

Jireh Team – 2:

The Jireh Team-2 from Malaysia had a short term mission trip to Myanmar from June 3 to June 7th, 2015. There are five brothers and three sisters in the Jireh Team-2. Elder William Young was the team leader. They visited Southeast Asia Bible College and preached and taught the Word of God to the students for three days (June 3-5). Their visit was a wonderful encouragement and blessing to all of the students. We are so thankful and grateful for the new overhead projector, screen, and four brand new guitars for SEABC. Praise the Lord! The team also visited three different Children Ministries and BBB (Bro. Min Lwin).

Students at South East Asia Bible College hear Word of God at a chapel service. — Brother Wong is sharing the Word of God at the Students’ Chapel Service

Thank you very much for your continued prayers and partnerships in the Lord’s Kingdom ministry in the Buddhist land of Myanmar.

Serving together for Christ,

Kap (Kap Cin Thang)

May Southeast Asia Bible College Newsletter #41

Terry Newsletters July 21, 2015May 17, 2016Children Camp, Prayer Requests, Summer Sunday School, Youth Camp

Dear Valued Praying Partners,

Thank you so much for all your prayers and partnerships. I am sending the last reports on Summer Camps.

Prayer Request:

1) Please pray with us for those new converts and all born again campers that they may grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.

2) Please pray with us that the Lord will provide the needs for us to conduct Summer Camps next year in 2016 – in many different places in Myanmar.

Summer Sunday School/Youth Camp at Sialthawzaang, Tonzan Township:

The Summer Youth Camp was held at Sialthawzang, Tonzan Township, Chin State from March 25-29, 2015. The Camp was attended by around 170. There were four separate classrooms we had for the campers – two rooms for Salvation class, one room for Christian Life, and another room for Sunday School program. There are 58 children in Sunday School class. By God’s grace, 9 people from the Salvation class accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord! We pray and plan to hold Summer Youth Camp in Kale next summer in 2016.

Learn more about the youth camp at Sialthawzang, Tonzan Township, Chin State. — Mr. Hau Suan Khup preaching the gospel at Night Service of the camp

Two Classes: Teaching the Salvation (left) Sunday School Program (right)

Summer Sunday School Camp at Yee-tho:

This camp was held at Yes-tho village, Irrawaddy Division from April 13-17, 2015. 120 children attended. Ms. June Rose and Ms. Sah Eh She (alumni of SEABC) and some other local Sunday School teachers led the camp. As the Gospel was clearly and powerfully preached to those children, 40 of them accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord! Hallelujah! Please pray with us for the spiritual growth of those new converts and that many more children from this village will come to Christ.

Sunday School Kids (left) Night Service Evangelistic Meeting (right)

Learn more about summer Sunday School at Yee-tho Village. — Ms. Sah Eh Say and Sunday School Kids (left) All campers and leaders (right)

Summer Sunday School/Youth Camp at Pale:

This camp was held in Pale, Yangon Division from April 13-16, 2015. The Camp was attended by 150 people (including 60 Sunday School children). The Youth group was divided into three groups and the Sunday School children were also divided into three groups. Ms. Lydia En Cing (a lecturer of SEABC), 6 alumni of SEABC and 6 Christian workers led the camp. There were different classrooms such as Salvation Class, Christian Life Class, etc. By God’s grace, around 30 campers accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. And many of them (already born again Christians) enjoyed the camp and were strengthened and edified by attending the camp.

Summer Sunday School Camp at Htan Pin Kong:

This camp was held at Htan Pin Gone, Yangon Division from March 12-14, 2015). The camp was attended by 40 children. Ms. Lydia En Cing (a lecturer of SEABC), Ms. Nuam Pi (alumni of SEABC) and Ms. Ziau Pi (local Sunday School teacher) successfully led the Camp. All the campers enjoyed attending the camp. By God’s grace, 5 of them clearly understood the Gospel and accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. Praise the Lord!

Thank you very much for all your prayers and partnerships in the Lord’s Kingdom ministry especially in the Buddhist Land of Myanmar. To God be the glory!

Your co-worker in Christ,

Kap (Kap Cin Thang)

February Southeast Asia Bible College Newsletter #40

Terry Newsletters June 30, 2015May 17, 2016Evangelism, Life Training, Prayer Requests, Students

Dear Valued Praying Partners,

I pray and hope you all are fine.

Effective Learning & Teaching Serious Training

By God’s grace, Mr. Grahame Kerr and three sisters (Christian School teachers) from Australia conducted the Effective Learning and Teaching Serious training at Southeast Asia Bible College from December 31, 2014 to January 11, 2015. The training was attended by 56 people from different parts of Myanmar. Most of them were University graduates. All of the lessons taught are based on Christ Centered Education. The three teachers (three sisters) are so effective and powerful in their teaching. All of the trainees are tremendously blessed by learning the lessons from those three teachers.

Learn more about the ELTS training at the South East Asia Bible College. — Mr. Grahame sharing about the future plan and ELTS training

Future Plan and Prayer Requests

Effective Learning and Teaching Serious Class (January 2, 2015)

Mr. Grahame and his co-workers (Transform the Nations) plan to found Private Schools (Christ Centered Education) in Yangon. Mr. Grahame is also sharing about the future plan and ELTS Training in other places (towns and villages) in Myanmar. We are so glad and thankful to our Lord for this plan. We Myanmar people really need good education. All foreign missionaries left Myanmar in 1964 (the latest was 1966). Ever since then, no mission school in Myanmar or educational system was changed and became very poor. Myanmar has become especially poor in their English skills (comprehension, speaking, and writing skills). We believe and hope that many children in Myanmar will receive good education through these schools and will have bright futures. Good education will also help the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ. Please pray with us for Mr. Grahame and his co-workers. Please also pray that the Lord will give them wisdom and provide all of their real needs so that they (we) will be able to start private schools in Yangon and other places in Effective Learning & Teaching Serious Class (Jan. 2, 2015) Myanmar. To God be the glory!

Christian Life Training

This training was held at Hebron Assembly on February 12, 2015. The training was attended by 58 believers. The four pastors/elders taught different topics as follows:

1) Ronnie Tin Maung Tun – The Evidences of God’s Presence 2) Cin Suan Nang – Universal Church & Local Church 3) Khay Kyaing – Breaking of Bread (Communion Service) 4) Kap Cin Thang – Personal Evangelism (Matt. 28:19., 1 Tim. 2:4., Heb. 2:3., Rom. 10:14, 15)

Note from Kap:- If you can call someone (your relative, family member or friend, etc.) who is now in Hell, talking with him/her through your cell phone, do you know what will he say to you? Please think about what the rich man who is in Hell said (Luke 16:19-31).

New Life Training

This training was held at Hebron Assembly on the same day (Feb. 12, 2015). There are about 50 people in this training (Gospel meeting). Bro. Saw Le Moe clearly and thoroughly taught them about human nature (sin nature), the holiness of God, the Judgment of God (Rom. 6:23) and the salvation message/the finished work of Christ on the Cross (John 3:16., 19:30., 1 John 1:7., Eph. 2:8, etc.). By the work of the Holy Spirit through the Word of God, 46 of them realized that they all are sinners by birth, cannot get saved by good works and by water baptism, etc, but they can get saved by believing Jesus Christ as his or her personal Savior and Lord (Eph. 2:8., John 1:12, 13). Then they (the 46) accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. They all are so happy. One of them (a woman) said that she was a shame because she had been attending the church for many years, but just now she has clearly understood salvation and has accepted Jesus Christ.

Thank you so much for your prayers and partnership.

Kap (Kap Cin Thang)

January Southeast Asia Bible College Newsletter #39

Terry Newsletters June 9, 2015May 17, 2016New Converts, Praying Partners, Students

Dear Praying Partners,
Thank you so much for your continued prayers and partnership in the teaching ministry of SEABC.

Ministry Report of Bro. Sein Tun (alumni of SEABC):

New converts from Tharketah after hearing the gospel from alumni of the South East Asia Bible College. — Mr. Zaw Linn Oo and his wife Mrs. Khu Lar Phaw

New Converts: By God’s grace, a woman named Mrs. Khu Lar Phaw from Tharketah (from the slum area of Yangon) was a nominal Christian and did not have the assurance of salvation. She trusted her good works for her salvation. When she heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ through bro. Sein Tun (alumni of SEABC), she realized that she was a sinner and her good works could not lead to salvation, but that she receives salvation by believing the finished work of Christ on the cross (John 19:30., Eph. 2:8, 9). She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and Lord in last August of 2014. Her husband, Mr. Zaw Linn Oo, was a non-Christian. When he heard the gospel of Jesus Christ, he realized that the only way to escape from hell and get to heaven is JESUS CHRIST. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and Lord in November, 2014. Praise the Lord!

Ministry Report of Bro. Kap Tung Thang (alumni of SEABC)

New Converts: I had the opportunity of sharing the gospel to two young ladies named San Bawi and Huai Pi (unbelievers) in Nakzaang village, on October 7th, 2014. Both of them had never heard the gospel before. When I shared about sin, they realized they were sinners by birth and could not keep the Ten Commandments, the wages of sin is death is hell (Ps. 51:5., Rom. 6:23). When they heard that Jesus Christ paid the wages of their sins and washed away all of their sins with His shedding blood, they were so glad and accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. Both of them told me they now have the assurance of salvation (John 5:24., John 3:16). I (Bro. Kap Tung Thang) taught the salvation to six children in Phaitu village, Chin State on November 14, 2014. All of the childrens’ parents were born again Christians, but these children did not clearly understand salvation yet. When I thoroughly shared the gospel with them, by the work of the Holy Spirit, they all clearly understood they were sinners (Rom. 5:12-14., Rom. 6:23), but Jesus Christ died on the cross for them and rose again on the third day. After knowing this truth and God’s agape love, each one of them invited and accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord (Eph. 2:8., John 3:36). To God be the glory!

Alumni of South East Asia Bible College shares the gospel to unbelievers. — Brother Kap Tung Thang sharing the gospel to San Bawi and Huai P.

Six children who accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord

Ministry Report of Bro. Pau Kho Ngam (alumni of SEABC):

New Convert: First of all, I want to give thanks to our Lord for the wonderful opportunity of participating in His ministry. I had a chance to share the gospel to Mr. Moses (over 75 years old) last December, 2014. He lives in Homalin, Sagaing Division. I told him how God saved him (and has saved every sinner) and has given him eternal life as a special and free gift through Jesus Christ. Whosoever believes in Him receives eternal life. Mr. Moses came to realize that he was a sinner and falls short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23). He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and Lord! I also had the wonderful opportunity of distributing the Gospel tracts to unbelievers.

Christmas Gospel Meeting: I (Bro. Pau Kho Ngam) also had a privilege of preaching the Gospel on Christmas Day (Dec. 25th, 2014) in Homalin. God freely gives eternal life to anyone who believes that the finished work of Christ on the Cross is for himself/herself (John 3:16). By God’s grace, Mr. Win Zaw, who is a non-Christian, came to faith in Christ. He said that “I am now a new creature in Christ” (2 Cor. 5:17).

Learn more about the Christmas gospel meeting at the South East Asia Bible College. — Brother Pau Kho Ngam preaching the Christmas message (left) Mr. Win Zaw (a new convert) sharing his testimony

Ministry Report of Bro. Saw Regan (alumni of SEABC) from Htay Soe-pya village, Kayah State:

New Converts: I shared the gospel to Maung Shwe Khe, Maung Bo Phyu, Maung Le Di Htoo and Maung Roe, who is a son of the local authority named Mr. Bu Ye. My wife shared the Gospel to Ms. Chit Myat Noo and Ms. Naw Daw Ris Tun. By God’s grace. Both of them accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. Ms. Chit Myat Noo took believer’s baptism (water baptism) on Oct. 5, 2014. I also shared the gospel to a young man called Maung Naing Oo and a young lady named Ms. De De on Dec. 14, 2014. Both of them realized that they were sinners and could not keep the ten commandments and will go to hell when they die. But, Jesus Christ died in their place and if they believe Him to be their personal Savior and Lord, they will be saved. When both of them heard the truth, they accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. Praise the Lord!

Learn more about the ministry of the South East Asia Bible College. — Ms. Naw Daw Ris Tun (new convert) and Brother Saw Regan (left) Brother Saw Regan teaching about baptism to Ms. Chit Myat Noo (right)

Report from Mr. Peter Mana Phay (alumni of SEABC):

Christmas Evangelistic Meeting (Crusade): The Lord has answered our prayers that we held the evangelistic meeting at Mae Yang village, Shan State, on December 20th, 2014 (from 6:30pm – 8:30pm). We invited some young Christians to sing special numbers / Christmas songs and they participated. By God’s grace, the meeting was attended by over 500 people. I (Mr. Mana Phay) preached the Gospel and I am so glad that all the audience carefully listened to the message. Though we have not seen the result of the Crusade, the seed of the gospel had been sown into their hearts. Let’s pray together for the salvation of those people (almost all of them are unbelievers).

Brother Peter Mana Phey preaching the gospel (left) The audience on December 20, 2014 (right)

Young ladies performing Action Song (left) Sunday School kids singing Christmas song (right)

Report from Bro. Thang Suan Khai (alumni of SEABC):

Christmas Celebration in Kyaiklatt, Delta area): By God’s grace, we also held another special Christmas program for children in Kyaiklatt town on Dec. 20. There are about 50 children (non-Christians) including some other young ladies in this program. Four students from Southeast Asia Bible College and I participated in this program. We shared about the love of God and His Great Salvation. We had some puppets and toys for the children. They were so happy and enjoyed the program. After the program, we all had dinner together. Thank you so much for all your prayers and supports.

Thank you so much for all your continued prayers and partnership in the Lord’s ministry that we are doing in the Buddhist land of Myanmar.

To God be the glory!

Kap (Kap Cin Thang)

Yangon, Myanmar

December Southeast Asia Bible College Newsletter #38

Terry Newsletters May 21, 2015June 16, 2016Bible Teaching, Praying Partners, Student Life, Students

Dear Valued Praying Partners,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! By God’s grace, your powerful prayers and support, the Bible school is going well and all faculty and the bible students are fine.

Visiting Lecturers:

By God’s grace, Mr. Nolan, Mr. Gordon Fees, and Mr. Eric Miner (all are from Gideon Int’l) from USA came to Myanmar on Oct. 31th, 2014 and taught Biblical Principles of Evangelism, Prayer, and Discernment to SEABC students from Nov. 1 – 14 (two weeks). The students had been well equipped and powerfully encouraged to continue to reach the unbelievers with the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Matt. 28:19, 20., Rom. 1:16). And bro. Nolan and Gordon preached at Sunday worship service at Canaan Gospel Chapel (2 Sundays), located in Yangon downtown and believers were tremendously strengthened and blessed. We are so thankful to our Lord for sending these three brothers to SEA Bible College to teach His precious Word. Praise the Lord!

Mr. Nolan, Eric, Gordon, and some students and faculty members of South East Asia Bible College

Bible Teaching:

Bro. Charlie Fizer (Former Int’l Director of Emmaus Correspondence School, USA) came to Myanmar and taught “First Peter” to third and final year students for one week (from Nov. 17-21), and preached at Canaan Gospel Chapel, Yangon, Bethany Church in Dala, and taught at Hebron Assembly. The teaching session at Hebron Assembly was attended by about 200 people. The students and believers those who heard the Word of God powerfully taught by bro. Charlie were edified and strengthened. Praise the Lord!

Brother Charlie Fizer, teaching at the Hebron Assembly

Church Planters Seminar in Yangon (November 24, 2014)

Church Planters Bible Seminar:

Bro. Brian, Lawrence, and Thomas came from Canada to Myanmar and conducted Church Planting Seminar at Canaan Gospel Chapel, Yangon on Nov.24, 2014. The seminar was attended by 40 people (including over 25 church planters). We are so grateful and thankful to our God of Mission Who sent these brothers to partner with Evangelical Churches in Myanmar especially in doing evangelism and Church planting in different parts of Myanmar.

130th Anniversary and Dedication Service of new Church Building:

By God’s grace, 130th anniversary of Myanmar Brethren Assembly and dedication service of Hebron Brethren Assembly’s new building was held at Hebron Brethren Assembly Hall, located at 8 Mile, Mayangone township, Yangon on Nov. 21st, 2014. The service was graciously attended by over 1,500 people. Different groups of people had special numbers and SEABC students also sang a beautiful song. Bro. Ronnie Tin Maung Tun preached the Word of God. All attendees joyfully gave thanks and praised the Lord together for His faithfulness throughout the past 130 years. To God be the glory!

Boys and girls with a different cultural dress

One Day At A Time (in Myanmar Language):

By the grace of God, “One Day At A time” which is a devotional book of William MacDonald has been translated into Myanmar language and published last month (November, 2014). It’s been a wonderful spiritual blessing to the readers those who indeed want to be doers of the Word of God. I personally want to give thanks to the Lord for not only enabling me to translate this book into Myanmar language but also providing all the needed funds for publishing cost. Praise the Lord!

SEA Bible College’s Day of Prayer:

All students and faculty members had College’s Day of Prayer on Dec. 4th, 2014 (Thursday) from 9:00am to 3:00pm. We all gratefully gave thanks to our good Lord for His faithfulness in guiding us, providing all our needs, and keeping us throughout the past. I (bro. Kap) preached on the subject of prayer (Rom. 8:32). Some students shared about God’s guidance and provisions especially during their study at SEABC.

Sister Dar Khu Saw who is a final year student shared about God’s goodness in her life. God has enabled her to finish her final year of B.Th. program this year 2014. Though her earthly father already went to the Lord in 2010, her heavenly Father faithfully provides her spiritual and physical needs especially during her study at SEABC since 2001.

Sweet December:

Special Service of Sweet December was held at Canaan Gospel Chapel on last Sunday (Dec. 7th) from 10:00am to 12:30pm. The service was joyfully attended by over 150 people.

Four groups (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) from SEABC had Christmas Carols/song competition (choirs & quartet). Mark group won the first prize. Bro. John from New Zealand powerfully preached the Christmas message (Lessons:- the humble life of Christ., the difficult life of Christ on earth., the finished work of Christ on the Cross, and His Rapture/Second Coming). The hearers had been blessed and strengthened by the message.

Prayer requests:

for Gospel meetings especially during Christmas season and Summer holidays
for our missionaries and SEABC Alumni who are serving the Lord in different parts of Myanmar and abroad
for the present and future needs for the Bible School (e.g. to repair the roof and to put tiles on the front side of the school building, water tanks, new building project, etc.).

Thank you so much for all your prayers and partnerships.

Serving together for CHRIST,

Kap (Kap Cin Thang)

October Southeast Asia Bible College Newsletter #37 Praying Partners

Kap Cin Thang Newsletters October 30, 2014September 11, 2015Evangelism, Literature, Outreach, Praying Partners, Students

Dear Praying partners,

The students had the first semester final exams from Sept. 15-19. By God’s grace, we finished the first semester of the Bible school on Sept. 19, 2014 and celebrated a thanksgiving service and fellowship dinner at the school on that day. We are now already stepping into the second week of the second semester. I am very glad to see the spiritual growth of the students. Thank you so much for your continued prayers and supports for the teaching ministry of the Bible school.

All faculty and students giving thanks together to the LORD for His guidance and providence (Sept. 19, 2014)

Group Presentation in the Class:

We teach over 60 subjects within four years. We not only emphasize on theological courses and Bible Knowledge but also emphasize on Discipleship Course (Christian Life) and Practical ministry course. We teach and encourage our students that theology and their character must go hand in hand and it must be also followed by practical ministry. The Motto is “The Word of God is for Head, Heart, and Hands.” We usually ask the students to come before the class for presentation.

SEABC Third and Final year students (Group Presentation)

Personal Evangelism Class:

By God’s grace, I (bro. Kap) have the opportunity of teaching the Word of God at Faith Baptist Theological Seminary in Yangon every Tuesday since 2003. I usually teach Personal Evangelism to final year students during the first semester. This subject includes different approaching methods in reaching the unbelievers with the Gospel especially in the Buddhist Land of Myanmar. We all know that there is only One Gospel in many ways. The great Gospel revival happened in Myanmar after 1970s and thousands of nominal Christians and many non-Christians realized that salvation is not by good works but by Grace alone (John 19:30., Eph. 2:8) and they accepted Jesus Christ as their personal and Lord. Now it has been over 40 years and so many new generations from churches/denominations in Myanmar are nominal Christians who believe that salvation by good works or by faith and good works (faith + good works = Salvation). And the sad thing is that many born again churches are now just evangelical (doctrinally), but not evangelistic (they do not do evangelism). So, we earnestly pray for the great revival in Myanmar, training/teaching our Bible students (SEABC & FBTS) and believers in the churches, and doing evangelism in different places in the country. We need your prayers and partnership.

Bro .Kap teaching Personal Evangelism to FBTS Students

Reaching the Non-Christians with the Gospel:

By God’s grace, we sent bro. Tin Htay to Mandalay, the second biggest city in Myanmar, as missionary in last March, 2014. He is reaching mostly non-Christians with the Gospel. We pray that the Lord will mightily use him to win lost souls for Christ, discipling new converts and planting a new church there in the future.

Bro. Tin Htay sharing/teaching about the Salvation message to 15 non-Christians in Mandalay

Students’ Gospel Outreach Ministry:

By God’s grace, SEABC students are doing the Gospel Outreach Ministry in Yangon and its areas during week-ends. They usually distribute Gospel tracts at Yangon seaport, on the ships, on the trains, train stations, market places, etc. and also shared about the Gospel as the Lord opens the ways.

SEABC Students distributing Gospel tracts

Some passengers on the ship are reading the Gospel Tracts

Literature Ministry & Bible Distribution:

We always give thanks to our good Lord for the wonderful opportunity of doing Literature ministry and Bible Distribution. The Lord graciously provides the needed funds through His peoples. “The Disciple’s Manual” and “Living Above the Average” in Myanmar language had been republished. And “One Day at a Time” a devotional book in Myanmar is being published. By God’s grace, over 1000 New Testament Bibles and 265 (the whole Bible)s have been given to over 1200 people who indeed needed the Bible. Praise the Lord!

M.Div. Students will give Bibles to some believers in Rakhaing State Homalin and different parts of Myanmar

The 2nd Women’s Revival Conference:

The Conference was held in downtown Yangon for two days (October 24-25, 2014). The main speakers of the conference are Ann Davenport and Carolyn Outland (Care Ministries) from USA. The conference was graciously attended by over 500 ladies from different churches in Yangon. By God’s grace, SEABC students (ladies) also were privileged to attended the conference. As the Gospel and Christian life had been preached, some unbelievers (about 7) came forward and accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord and also many of the attendees (believers) rededicated their lives into the hand of the Potter (Jer. 18:1-6) to become useful and powerful vessels of God in their daily living.

The Second Women’s Revival Conference, Yangon, Myanmar (Oct. 24-26, 2014)

Thank you so much for all your continued prayers and partnerships in the teaching and Gospel Outreach ministry of SEABC in the Buddhist land of Myanmar. To God be the glory!

Serving together for Christ,
Kap (Kap Cin Thang),

Praying Partners #36 Update from the SEABC

Kap Cin Thang Newsletters, Updates from the College September 17, 2014November 10, 2015Literature, Outreach, Preaching, Students

Dear valued Praying Partners,

By God’s grace, all the students and faculty members are fine and the Bible school is going well. College’s Day of Prayer: We had the College’s Day of Prayer (Fasting prayer) on August 16th. Many of the students shared about God’s goodness in their lives and we all gave thanks to our good Lord for His guidance and providence for all the needs of the Bible school. We prayed for all partners and friends of SEABC that the Lord will continue to abundantly bless them and mightily use them for His Kingdom and glory. We also prayed for the Gospel revival in Myanmar and around the world. Medical check-up for some students: Dr. Se Sen, a born again believer from Canaan Gospel Church had times together with some of the Bible students at the Chapel on July 27, 2014 and had medical check-up (e.g. blood pressure, flu, some miner deceases, etc) of 10 students. It’s been a great help for the students who came from rural areas and who never had a medical check-up.

Dr. Se Sen and some Southeast Asia Bible College students. — Dr. Se Sen and some SEABC students

Gospel Outreach Ministry of SEA Bible College:

The SEABC’s students are divided into four groups – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. There are 15 or 16 students in each group. Each group is doing Gospel outreach ministry every weekend, especially on Sunday by distributing Gospel tracts and sharing about the Gospel mostly at the Yangon seaport. The students usually distribute Gospel tracts to at least 1500 people within 2 hours. They also have the privilege of sharing the Gospel on the boat / small ship. And one of the faculty members (sometimes the President of SEABC) and the senior students usually have Gospel trips to Shwepye-thar twice in one month. The students teach songs and lead praise and worship in the worship service of Shwepye-thar Children Home. The children really enjoyed singing and listening to the message preached by the preacher.

See Southeast Asia Bible College students at a children's home. — Kap, 4 senior students and others at Shwepye-thar Children Home

See a SEABC student giving out tracts on a ship. — A Student giving a Gospel tract on the ship

SEABC Students’ Bible Games & Variety Shows:

Bible Games and Variety Shows were held at SEABC Chapel hall on August 15th, 2014 from 9:00am – 5:00pm. Each group (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) competed in all games and shows (memorizing Bible verses, Song competition, drama, games, etc.). All students enjoyed the games and shows. The Luke group won the first prize.

Visiting Lecturer:

Dr. Dale Schreiber from Lombert, IL, USA comes to Myanmar once a year since 2007. He taught the book of Galatians to third and final year students this year. During his stay in Yangon, he preached at Canaan Gospel Church two Sundays, teaching adult Sunday School at Hebron Assembly, and teaching Salvation and Christian Life at Dala, beyond Yangon river. All the Bible students and many believers were greatly blessed through the teaching and preaching of Dr. Dale. May the LORD continue to mightily use and abundantly bless him and his wife Mary for His glory Kingdom!

SEABC Students, Dale and some faculty members

Gospel Meeting:

By God’s grace, we had a Gospel meeting at Dala on August 24th(Sunday). The meeting was attended by around 45 people. In the morning session, Dr. Dale Schreiber taught about the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Satan. He powerfully preached at the Sunday worship service. In the afternoon session I (Kap) taught about salvation. By the work of the Holy Spirit, 10 people accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord before the end of the afternoon session. Please pray with us for the spiritual growth of those new converts and the other Christians. Please pray also for bro. Naw Naw and his family. He is pastoring a home church at Dala.

SEABC’s Literature Ministry:

By God’s grace, we translate some effective and useful Christians books from English to Myanmar language. And we give Bibles (NT & the whole Bible) to believers, missionaries, and unbelievers who need the Bible and who hunger for the Word of God. We are so grateful to our good Lord for providing the needs for this literature ministry.

Myanmar Bibles, The Disciples Manual, etc

Thank you so much for all your prayers and partnership in the Lord’s Ministry especially in the Buddhist land of Myanmar.

To God be the glory!
Kap (Kap Cin Thang)

Gifts may be sent to:
President CMML (Christian Missions In Many Lands)
SEABC, Yangon, Myanmar P.O. Box – 13; Spring Lake, NJ 07762 – 0013
For more info: Phone: (732) 449 – 8880; E-mail: <jtcannata@cmml.us>